I Love Ugly Audio Show

On this episode we sit down with entrepreneur Nathan Chan, the CEO of global media and education company, Foundr. We discuss why facing adversity is a key stepping stone to success, the importance of finding the right mentors, and what he learnt from talking to Sir Richard Branson, Tony Robbins and many other entrepreneurs. Enjoy.

In this episode, I’m not mucking around. I want to go deep into the guts of why it’s more important to work harder on yourself than you do on your job. I’m going to offer ten of the most valuable lessons I have learnt in my journey, which I applied to my own life, to help you go to the next level.Because an upgrade in your mindset will undoubtedly give you an upgrade in your pay cheque​, your job​, your performance and ​your ​quality of life. I know I’m not anything special, but I’ve gone through things that seemed near impossible at the time, and these lessons helped me get through them. Enjoy.

On this episode we sit down with friend of the brand, kiwi-international DJ, Quix. We discuss why failing university was the best thing that ever happened to him, proving to his dad that passion can pay the bills, the role faith played in his life and figuring out how to find/pursue your passion. Enjoy. NOTE: The quality of the first 8 minutes isn't up to our usual standard due to technical difficulties during production. After the 8 minute mark the audio quality improves.

On this episode I talk about procrastination, how to overcome it and why it’s the killer of all dreams and productivity. It’s a short and sharp episode designed to give you that necessary pick up in times of need which we all need from time to time. Enjoy.

On this episode, we decided to do things a little differently. I sit down with our Digital Director, Will Munro who interviews me on this episode. He asks me about ten monumental stories that have happened to the brand over the last ten years, some you may have heard before, some not. These are the most embarrassing, entertaining, uplifting and challenging times over the last ten years. Whether or not you are new to the brand - you will find this entertaining and educating. There’s a few questions where I go deep and honest which you can pluck a few gems from to apply to your business and life.Also - we want to give our podcast audience a little gift to thank you for the support - use the code 'PODCAST' at the checkout to get 10% off your order including the ten-year collection. This is only valid for you guys, the listener. Enjoy the episode.

On this episode, we sit down with one of the most well-respected figures in world rugby, Sir Graham Henry.For those who don’t know him, he is credited with rebuilding the All Blacks legacy into what it is today and is regarded as one of the most successful sports coaches in history. Now, for those that aren't interested in rugby, I know what you're thinking, that you don't want to listen to us talk about rugby for an hour. Neither did I, so I took a completely different angle to avoid focusing rugby. We lift the hood on how he managed to build one of the greatest teams in sporting history, how and why he wanted to be the Greatest of all time, why setting audacious goals is so essential and why mental health has become so prevalent in today's society. This episode is a goldmine of valuable information for sports fans, leaders, entrepreneurs or anybody wanting to build an influential culture or make something of themselves. It kicks in 5 minutes through and will take you on a ride. Enjoy.

Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show my names Valentin Ozich Creative Director and Founder of I Love Ugly. In this episode I’m gonna give you a step by step guide on how to make a million dollars selling clothes. I just wanna let you know that this episode isn’t strictly aimed at fashion people but any other entrepreneur or business owner, I think a lot of these rules are applicable to what you are doing. Enjoy

Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show I’m Valentin Ozich Creative Director and Founder of I Love Ugly. On this episode we sit down with New Zealand based UFC fighter, Dan Hooker (aka The Hangman). We discuss why he ended up getting into the MMA scene, the highs and lows he experiences in between fights, the intense training regimes and how he zones in on fight day. Enjoy.

On this episode we sit down with close friend and ambassador of ILU, hip-hop artist, Chester Watson. We discuss the importance of goal setting, the role ballet played in his life, how he breaks through a creative block and why experimenting with sleep and fasting improves his ability to make quality music. Enjoy.

A while back we posted a graph on Instagram showing the different stages of personal growth. We were blown away at how well the post did and how much it was shared. We were also intrigued to see where people saw themselves. Based on the response, we thought it would be appropriate to dive a little deeper by writing an essay around the importance of not staying comfortable. What you’ll be hearing in this episode is an audio version of that essay. Enjoy.

For this episode we decided to release a talk V did late in 2017 in front of a few thousand people at a design conference called Semi Permanent. This was one of the first public speaking gigs he had ever done, so it might sound a bit rusty. This talk is honest, raw, unpolished and authentic. He dabbles on his beginnings, a few tips about branding and marketing, and what it means to go against the grain and make something of yourself. We hope you get something from it. Enjoy

On this episode we sit down with the youngest MP in Parliament, the Green politician, Chlöe Swarbrick. We discuss her previous struggles and successes as a business owner, why the education system failed her at high school, and how she’s not letting age hold her back from taking on the big guns in New Zealand politics. Enjoy

On this episode we sit down with Karen Walker who has been a huge mentor of mine since the inception of the I Love Ugly. She has created arguably the most successful female fashion brand in the southern hemisphere. We discussed how she stays in peak performance, the importance of trusting your gut and dealing with failure. Enjoy

On this episode we sit down with long time friend of ours, New York based hip hop artist, Oddisee. We discuss his recent world tour, the role religion plays in his life and what it takes to become an artist in the world we live in today. Enjoy.

As the first official episode of The I Love Ugly Audio Show, we thought it would be appropriate to give you a deep history lesson on the brand. Our Creative Director and Founder, Valentin Ozich, sits down with our Digital Director Will, who digs deep asking V questions about I Love Ugly's humble beginnings, the biggest highlights the brand has experienced, the biggest challenges learnt along the way, as well as a bunch of lessons and stories we think you will find interesting. Enjoy.